Washington, Mar 22, 2004 - Congressman Dennis J. Kucinich (D-Cleveland) has invited high school students, in the 10th Congressional District, to submit art for the annual “Congressional Artistic Discovery 2004” competition.

“The Greater Cleveland area has a wealth of talented student artists,” stated Kucinich. “I encourage every high school artist to enter a piece in this competition. The winning art will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol, home to many treasured and historic works of art.”

The “Artistic Discovery 2004” competition is sponsored by Members of Congress annually for public and private high school students. All art submitted is judged by a panel of artists from the Cleveland art community. The winning entry will be sent to Washington, D.C. for display in the United States Capitol.

Student artists are invited to submit their work to either of Congressman Kucinich’s District offices at 14400 Detroit Avenue in Lakewood or 5983 West 54th in Parma. Artwork must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 7th. The art will be exhibited at the Schaaf Community Center, 5983 West 54th Street. The awards presentation will take place Sunday, April 18th at 1:30 p.m.

Additional information is available by calling Christine Miles in Congressman Kucinich’s Parma office, (440) 845-2707.